Junior Innovation Manager - Personal Care/Beauty

JR United Kingdom; City Of London; On-site; GBP 35,000 - 50,000; Full time

Job summary

A leading personal care and beauty company is looking for a Junior Innovation Manager to support the Head of Innovation in developing new product pipelines. The ideal candidate will have experience in marketing, product development, and strong project management skills. This role offers a hybrid working model, performance-based bonuses, and a supportive work environment.

Benefits

Performance-based bonus

Life assurance

Health benefits

24 holiday entitlement + bank holidays

Support for buying/selling additional holidays

Career development opportunities

Qualifications

• 3+ years' experience in a consumer goods business.
• Background in innovation or marketing within personal care/beauty.
• Strong understanding of product development and manufacturing.

Responsibilities

• Develop and maintain an innovation strategy aligned with market trends.
• Identify consumer insights and trends for new product development.
• Manage budgets, project timelines, and cross-functional teams.

Skills

Project Management

Analytical Skills

Communication Skills

Consumer Insights

Innovation

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Client:

Vertical Advantage

Location:

london (city of london), United Kingdom

Job Category:

Other

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Posted:

16.06.2025

Expiry Date:

31.07.2025

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Job Description:

Junior Innovation Manager – Personal Care & Beauty

An exciting opportunity has arisen for an Innovation Manager to join a leading personal care and beauty company. This role supports the Head of Innovation in developing a strong pipeline of new products to drive business growth. You will identify consumer insights and shape commercially successful product innovations across a diverse brand portfolio.

Key Responsibilities:

• Develop and maintain an innovation strategy aligned with market trends and commercial goals.
• Identify consumer insights, trends, and white space opportunities for NPD.
• Collaborate with Marketing and R&D to create and validate new product concepts.
• Lead the development of business cases and oversee the commercialization process.
• Manage budgets, project timelines, and cross-functional teams.
• Stay ahead of industry trends and emerging technologies to drive innovation.

Skills & Experience:

• 3+ years' experience in a regional or international consumer goods business.
• Background in innovation or marketing within personal care/beauty.
• Strong understanding of consumer insights, product development, and manufacturing.
• Excellent project management, analytical, and communication skills.
• Entrepreneurial mindset with a proactive, solution-focused approach.

What We Offer:

• Performance-based bonus.
• Life assurance and health benefits, including a medical cash-back scheme.
• 24 holiday entitlement + bank holidays with the option to buy or sell additional days.
• Hybrid working model with a London-based office.
• Supportive and collaborative work environment with career development opportunities.